Skarner TFT Build
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4 CostBest Skarner build for TFT Set 16 with 59.0% top 4 rate. Top items: Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Spirit Visage. Learn optimal components & itemization strategy.
Set 16 Skarner builds: Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart, Spirit Visage (59.00% top four rate, +12.85% difference); Bramble Vest, Gargoyle Stoneplate, Spirit Visage (58.32% top four rate, +12.17% difference); Gargoyle Stoneplate, Sunfire Cape, Spirit Visage (50.70% top four rate, +4.55% difference)
Skarner Component Priority Order in Set 16
When playing Skarner in TFT Set 16, prioritize collecting Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, Sparring Gloves from the carousel and item drops. Negatron Cloak and Tear of the Goddess are also valuable secondary components. These components build into Skarner 's highest win rate items and will help you secure consistent top four placements. Focus on slamming items early using these components rather than holding for perfect items, as tempo is crucial for maintaining a healthy economy.
Why These Components for Skarner ?
Chain Vest is the 1st priority component for Skarner , appearing in 6 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, Bramble Vest, which are core items for maximizing Skarner 's effectiveness.
Giant's Belt is the 2nd priority component for Skarner , appearing in 5 of the top item builds. This component builds into Spirit Visage, Evenshroud, Sunfire Cape, which are core items for maximizing Skarner 's effectiveness.
Sparring Gloves is the 3rd priority component for Skarner , appearing in 3 of the top item builds. This component builds into Steadfast Heart, Thief's Gloves, which are core items for maximizing Skarner 's effectiveness.
Skarner Carousel & Item Drop Tips
- Early Game (Stage 1-2): Prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel if available, as it builds into Skarner 's best-in-slot items.
- Mid Game (Stage 3-4): Look for Chain Vest or Giant's Belt to complete your core items. Don't greed for perfect components—slam items to preserve HP.
- Late Game (Stage 5+): Use any remaining components to build utility items or complete Skarner 's secondary items for maximum power.
Should You Itemize Skarner in Set 16
High PrioritySkarner is a high-priority itemization target in Set 16. The best Skarner item build achieves a 59.0% top four rate, which is +12.8% higher than Skarner 's base rate of 46.1%. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement, indicating strong item scaling.
When Itemized (Avg)
Base Champion Stats
Key Factors for Skarner Itemization in Set 16
Skarner 's best item build provides +12.8% top four rate improvement. 2 builds achieve 10%+ improvement.
Itemized Skarner achieves 20.5% first place rate, making it excellent for winning lobbies.
As a 4-cost champion, Skarner has high base stats and powerful abilities designed to scale with items.
Skarner Itemization Data Analysis
Our analysis of Skarner itemization in TFT Set 16 examines 5 item builds to determine how effectively this champion scales with items. Skarner has a base top four rate of 46.1%, and we compare each item build's performance against this baseline to measure itemization value.
The best Skarner item build achieves a 59.0% top four rate, representing a +12.8% difference from the base rate. 2 out of 5 builds show 10%+ improvement over baseline, 3 builds show 0-5% improvement, On average across all analyzed builds, itemized Skarner achieves 53.4% top four rate (+7.3% vs base) with 4.20 average placement.
For players aiming to win lobbies, itemized Skarner achieves a 20.5% first place rate. This is excellent first place potential, making Skarner a strong choice when you need to win rather than just top four.
✓When to Itemize Skarner
- When you find Skarner early and can build around it as your primary carry
- When you have the optimal item components (check the Component Priority section above)
- When the lobby isn't heavily contesting Skarner 's key items
✗When NOT to Itemize Skarner
- When another carry in your comp scales better with the same items
- When you're pivoting to a different composition mid-game
Best Skarner Items in TFT Set 16
The best Skarner item is Steadfast Heart with a 55.65% win rate (+9.50% vs base), 15.74% first place rate, and 6.52% pick rate. The most popular is Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 30.13% pick rate and 46.50% win rate. Protector's Vow has the highest first place rate at 16.22%. The top three Skarner items are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Spirit Visage.
Rank | Item | Components | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | B | 55.65% | +9.50% | 15.74% | 6.52% | 4,600 | ||
 | A | 55.45% | +9.30% | 16.22% | 3.13% | 2,211 | ||
 | B | 54.31% | +8.16% | 14.57% | 11.31% | 7,984 | ||
| 4 | | B | 53.91% | +7.76% | 15.01% | 5.07% | 3,580 | |
| 5 | | B | 53.08% | +6.93% | 16.08% | 2.39% | 1,686 | |
| 6 |  | B | 52.85% | +6.70% | 15.25% | 4.71% | 3,328 | |
| 7 | | B | 52.48% | +6.33% | 15.95% | 2.65% | 1,873 | |
| 8 | | B | 49.73% | +3.58% | 14.30% | 7.12% | 5,023 | |
| 9 | | B | 48.94% | +2.79% | 13.53% | 8.44% | 5,960 | |
| 10 | | B | 46.50% | +0.35% | 13.41% | 30.13% | 21,270 |
Best Skarner Artifact Items in TFT Set 16
The best Skarner artifact item is Death's Defiance with a 72.73% win rate (+26.58% vs base), 21.66% first place rate, and 0.02% pick rate. The most popular is Aegis of Dawn with a 0.21% pick rate and 61.64% win rate. Horizon Focus has the highest first place rate at 24.31%. The top three Skarner artifact items are Death's Defiance, Zhonya's Paradox, and Hullcrusher.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 72.73% | +26.58% | 21.66% | 0.02% | 11 | ||
| A | 70.00% | +23.85% | 20.56% | 0.01% | 10 | ||
| A | 68.97% | +22.82% | 19.98% | 0.12% | 87 | ||
| 4 | A | 68.06% | +21.91% | 20.64% | 0.20% | 144 | |
| 5 | B | 66.67% | +20.52% | 14.13% | 0.03% | 21 | |
| 6 | A | 61.64% | +15.49% | 18.63% | 0.21% | 146 | |
| 7 | A | 58.46% | +12.31% | 17.85% | 0.09% | 65 | |
| 8 | A | 54.26% | +8.11% | 24.31% | 0.13% | 94 | |
| 9 | A | 53.33% | +7.18% | 20.26% | 0.17% | 120 | |
| 10 | A | 52.83% | +6.68% | 21.96% | 0.08% | 53 | |
| 11 | A | 50.00% | +3.85% | 19.85% | 0.03% | 24 | |
| 12 | A | 45.00% | -1.15% | 19.97% | 0.14% | 100 | |
| 13 | A | 43.20% | -2.95% | 20.80% | 0.18% | 125 | |
| 14 | A | 40.74% | -5.41% | 16.90% | 0.04% | 27 | |
| 15 | A | 30.00% | -16.15% | 20.15% | 0.03% | 20 |
Best Skarner Radiant Items in TFT Set 16
The best Skarner radiant item is Radiant Sunfire Cape with a 77.27% win rate (+31.12% vs base), 13.84% first place rate, and 0.06% pick rate. The most popular is Radiant Gargoyle Stoneplate with a 0.22% pick rate and 57.05% win rate. Radiant Striker's Flail has the highest first place rate at 19.40%. The top three Skarner radiant items are Radiant Sunfire Cape, Radiant Protector's Vow, and Radiant Evenshroud.
Rank | Item | Rating | Top 4 Rate | Top 4 Diff | 1st Place Rate | Pick Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 77.27% | +31.12% | 13.84% | 0.06% | 44 | ||
| B | 77.14% | +30.99% | 14.34% | 0.05% | 35 | ||
| B | 76.92% | +30.77% | 14.02% | 0.04% | 26 | ||
| 4 | B | 66.67% | +20.52% | 12.97% | 0.06% | 45 | |
| 5 | B | 63.64% | +17.49% | 16.30% | 0.02% | 11 | |
| 6 | B | 62.35% | +16.20% | 13.64% | 0.12% | 85 | |
| 7 | B | 62.00% | +15.85% | 14.45% | 0.14% | 100 | |
| 8 | A | 60.00% | +13.85% | 19.08% | 0.02% | 15 | |
| 9 | A | 60.00% | +13.85% | 18.94% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 10 | B | 59.09% | +12.94% | 16.93% | 0.03% | 22 | |
| 11 | B | 58.33% | +12.18% | 14.04% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 12 | B | 58.33% | +12.18% | 12.52% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 13 | B | 57.14% | +10.99% | 14.76% | 0.02% | 14 | |
| 14 | B | 57.05% | +10.90% | 14.73% | 0.22% | 156 | |
| 15 | B | 56.67% | +10.52% | 14.55% | 0.21% | 150 | |
| 16 | A | 56.25% | +10.10% | 16.83% | 0.02% | 16 | |
| 17 | B | 52.88% | +6.73% | 15.22% | 0.15% | 104 | |
| 18 | B | 50.00% | +3.85% | 16.01% | 0.03% | 18 | |
| 19 | B | 49.09% | +2.94% | 13.61% | 0.08% | 55 | |
| 20 | B | 30.00% | -16.15% | 17.28% | 0.01% | 10 | |
| 21 | A | 25.00% | -21.15% | 18.05% | 0.02% | 12 | |
| 22 | A | 14.29% | -31.86% | 19.40% | 0.02% | 14 |
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Skarner Set 16 Build - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skarner 's best build in Set 16?
The best Skarner build in Set 16 is Gargoyle Stoneplate, Steadfast Heart, and Spirit Visage with a 59.00% top four rate, 28.94% first place rate, and 3.81 average placement. This build is picked 4.60% of the time.
What is the best item for Skarner ?
The best item for Skarner is Steadfast Heart with a 55.65% win rate. This item is picked 6.52% of the time and has won 2,560 matches across 4,600 games.
Which item is most popular on Skarner ?
Gargoyle Stoneplate is the most popular item on Skarner with a 30.13% pick rate. This item maintains a 46.50% win rate and has been used in 21,270 matches.
What are the top 3 items for Skarner ?
The top 3 items for Skarner are Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Spirit Visage with an average win rate of 55.14%. These items provide the highest performance across different team compositions and game situations.
How many matches do the Skarner item builds have?
The Skarner item builds are based on 57,515 total matches. Steadfast Heart has the most wins with 2,560 victories.
Should I always build Steadfast Heart on Skarner ?
While Steadfast Heart has the highest win rate at 55.65%, the best Skarner build depends on your team composition, available components, and game situation. Consider Steadfast Heart, Protector's Vow, and Spirit Visage as strong alternatives based on what items you can build.
What components should I prioritize for Skarner in TFT Set 16?
The top components to prioritize for Skarner in Set 16 are Chain Vest, Giant's Belt, and Negatron Cloak. These components appear most frequently in Skarner 's highest win rate item builds. Chain Vest is the #1 priority component, appearing in 6 of Skarner 's top item builds.
What should I pick on carousel for Skarner in TFT?
When playing Skarner in TFT Set 16, prioritize Chain Vest on the first carousel as it builds into Skarner 's best-in-slot items. Secondary priorities include Giant's Belt and Negatron Cloak. These components give you the flexibility to build Skarner 's optimal items.
Should I itemize Skarner in TFT Set 16?
Skarner is a high priority itemization target in TFT Set 16. Skarner 's best item build achieves a +12.8% top four rate improvement over the base rate of 46.1%. Proper itemization significantly boosts performance.
Is Skarner a good item holder in TFT Set 16?
Skarner is an excellent item holder and primary carry in TFT Set 16. With optimal items, Skarner achieves +12.8% top four rate improvement, making it worthwhile to commit items to this champion.
What is Skarner 's top 4 rate with items in TFT Set 16?
When properly itemized, Skarner achieves an average top four rate of 53.4% in TFT Set 16, which is +7.3% compared to the base rate of 46.1%. The best Skarner item build reaches 59.0% top four rate with a 3.81 average placement.
What is the best Skarner emblem?
The best Skarner emblem is Piltover Emblem with a 64.29% win rate. This emblem is picked 0.08% of the time and has been used in 56 matches.
What is the top Skarner radiant item?
The top Skarner radiant item is Radiant Blue Buff with a 85.71% win rate. This radiant item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 7 matches.
What is the best Skarner artifact?
The best Skarner artifact is Eternal Pact with a 100.00% win rate. This artifact item is picked 0.01% of the time and has been used in 6 matches.